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Obituary:         William Maxfield Toliver
Newspaper:        Springs Valley Herald
Publication Date: July 11 & 18, 1940
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DEATH NOTICE

William Toliver, 72, passed away at his home on Indiana Ave. Tuesday night
after a long illness.  Mr. Toliver came to French Lick about seventeen
years ago when he entered the taxi business.  Ill health forced him to
retire several years ago.  Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel this
afternoon. Burial was made in the church cemetery with
W. V. Ritter & Son in charge.  He is survived by his wife, four daughters
and two sons, Mrs. Harley Springer, Miss Lorena Toliver and Clem Toliver of
French Lick, Mrs. Chester Lane of West Baden, Miss Nellie Toliver of
Colorado Springs, Colo. and Clinton of Oklahoma.

OBITUARY

William M. Toliver was born in Orange County, September 5, 1867 and
departed this life July 9, 1940 at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 4
days.

He was the son of George and Cornelia Toliver and is survived by three
sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Mary Wilson of Indianapolis, Mrs. May Wilson
of West Baden Springs, Mrs. Lucy Daily of Indianapolis, Andrew Toliver of
West Baden Springs and Charles Toliver of Indianapolis.

He was united in marriage to Lavinia Elma Stackhouse, February 14, 1892.
To this union were born six children: Clinton Toliver of Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Nellie Toliver of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Clem Toliver of French Lick,
Amy Springer of French Lick, Ermel Lane of West Baden Springs and Lorena
Toliver of French Lick.  There lives to mourn his passing his wife, 6
children and 7 grandchildren.

He has long been a member of the Methodist Church having been converted
under Reverend Hoon at the old West Baden Church.  To this faith he held
fast throughout his lifetime and often said during his long illness that he
was ready to meet his Saviour.

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